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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Abdur Rahim Islam, the former CEO of Universal Community Homes (UCH) and Universal Education Companies (UEC), has been sentenced to 84 months in prison. United States Attorney …
Former CEO Sentenced for Fraud and Corruption Read More
OXFORD, PA — The Oxford Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Johnathon Floyd, 35, of Baltimore, Maryland, in connection with a forgery incident that occurred in 2020.
Oxford Police Seek Information on 2020 Forgery Suspect Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Gregory J. Stefan, Jr., 54, of Upper Merion, Pennsylvania, was arrested on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, and charged with seven counts of wire fraud. The indictment alleges …
Pennsylvania Man Charged with Defrauding Customers in Headstone Scam Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As summer temperatures climb, so do utility bills, creating fertile ground for scammers targeting older adults. AARP Pennsylvania has issued a warning about an increase in utility …
AARP Pennsylvania Warns of Rising Utility Scams Amid Summer Heat Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania on Thursday recognized Attorney General Michelle Henry with the Community Fraud Fighter award. The honor acknowledges individuals dedicated to combating scams and fraud that target …
AARP Pennsylvania Honors Attorney General Michelle Henry as Community Fraud Fighter Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Friday the indictment of numerous members and associates of the “SaySlide” criminal organization. The group, based in the Ogontz and Oak …
Philadelphia Criminal Organization Charged in Postal Theft and Fraud Scheme Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to protect their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards from skimming …
Pennsylvania DHS Warns SNAP Recipients of Card Skimming Threat Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A New York man faces charges in Chester County for his alleged involvement in a gift card scam that targeted local Giant Food Store locations. Authorities …
New York Man Arrested for Alleged Gift Card Scam in Chester County Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Estifany Herrera Cedano, 45, of Yonkers, NY, and Johnny Israel Ramos Castillo, 31, of the Dominican Republic, were sentenced this week for impersonating over 150 customers of …
Two Sentenced for Identity Theft Scheme Targeting Comcast and Charter Customers Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Giuseppina “Josephine” Leone, 61, of North Wales, PA, was charged this week by indictment with three counts of wire …
North Wales Woman Charged with Defrauding COVID-19 Relief Programs Read More